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DSS Arrests Suspect Over Alleged Attack on Obi

March 2, 2026
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Department of State Services (DSS), has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Udeme Sunday Stephen, over an alleged attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi and members of the African Democratic Congress in Benin City, Edo State.

The incident occurred last Tuesday at the residence of a party chieftain, John Odigie-Oyegun, shortly after Obi and his associates returned from the ADC secretariat, where they had formally received Olumide Akpata into the party, according to Yunusa Tanko, coordinator of the Obidient Movement.

Security sources said the suspect was identified following a social media post in which he allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack and issued further threats against Obi. Operatives subsequently launched a covert investigation, using forensic analysis to track him down.

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Stephen, who authorities described as a schoolteacher in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, is now in custody and is expected to be charged in court.

The DSS said it acted on credible intelligence and reiterated its mandate to investigate threats and ensure the safety of public figures and national assets.

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Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa

Prosper Okoye

Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa

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